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Roof survey in Little Almshoe, Hertfordshire
An experienced roof surveyor for roof surveys in Little Almshoe. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
Landlords, agents and block managers in Little Almshoe
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photographs included.
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Little Almshoe
Our roof surveys cover Little Almshoe and the wider South East. Visits run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Each survey ends with a written report, emailed with photographs and recommendations. Whether it is a house, a flat or a commercial building, the process is the same. To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. We survey natural slate, ridges, hips and valleys and clay and concrete tiles, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are torn or sagging underlay and slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
Where we can’t see part of the roof, the report says so. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Where
- Little Almshoe (SG4)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips from our surveys
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Check the roof from the ground after storms
- Hold on to the report for future surveys
- Keep a record of damp patches and dates
- Ask about a flat roof on an extension or garage too
Premium comes with a follow-up after 12 months. It helps you see whether anything has changed, and whether work has done its job.
After a storm, check the roof from the garden and the street. Slipped slates, lifted ridge tiles or pieces in the garden are signs something has moved. Getting small faults fixed quickly keeps water out.
When to book a survey in Little Almshoe
A blocked gutter does more harm than it looks. Leaves, moss and silt build up, the gutter overflows and water soaks the walls. Hidden gutters behind parapets and in valleys can send water indoors.
Problems we come across often include:
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Loose chimney pots
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
Anyone responsible for a site like St Ippolyts Church of England Aided Primary School will know that its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
What to check before booking
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Are they insured for the work?
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
The survey, step by step
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe. Most surveys take an hour or two at a typical home, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. For a village or hamlet like Little Almshoe, the journey is planned ahead of time: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- Outside, we inspect from ground level, windows and other safe vantage points, and from the roof where safe.
- Inside, we check the loft space where there’s safe access.
- You receive the report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
How to book
If you are buying, it’s useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.
Advice
Checking the roof from the ground
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we look at the roof.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey.
Roof surveys around Little Almshoe
Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
If you let a flat or house near Hitchin station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. Knebworth House, about 3.8 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Little Almshoe. If yours is one of the older homes, the roof may have been repaired many times, and the survey records how each part is holding up.
Little Almshoe is about 2 miles south of Hitchin, in Hertfordshire. If you are in Little Almshoe, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. We cover towns and villages across Hertfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Milton Keynes is in our area too.
We work across the SG4 postcode area for roof surveys and the streets around it. Other places close to Little Almshoe include St Ibbs (1 mile north), Sperberry Hill (1 mile north), St Ippolyts (1 mile north), Gosmore (1 mile north-west) and Poynders End (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Hemel Hempstead (14 miles south-west), Stevenage (3 miles east), St Albans (12 miles south), Welwyn Garden City (9 miles south), Harpenden (8 miles south-west) and Hoddesdon (15 miles south-east).
Around Little Almshoe
We work in homes and buildings around The Rusty Gun pub, Hitchin Girls' School and Kingshott School. The closest station to Little Almshoe is Hitchin station, about 2.2 miles north of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Lister Hospital (2.1 miles east) and Wymondley Castle (1.9 miles north-east). Open spaces near Little Almshoe include Purwell Ninesprings and Markham's Hill.
Towns and villages near Little Almshoe
What else we do in Little Almshoe
Why act early in Little Almshoe
Roof faults rarely stay the same size. A single gap lets water onto the timbers underneath, and damp timber slowly weakens. Finding it early keeps the work smaller. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, inc. VAT. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. We confirm the price for your survey before you book.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Little Almshoe
- An independent look at the roof
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
See how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
Common questions in Little Almshoe
Can a landlord with a rental near Hitchin station book a roof survey?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Will you come out to Little Almshoe?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Where it’s relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps, and if the loft cannot be reached safely, the report says so.
Will the report say how many years my roof has left?
We don’t put a figure on it, because so much depends on the fixings, underlay and upkeep. What we do is explain the roof’s condition and what to deal with first.
What does a roof survey cost?
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your roof before booking. To get a price, call 07833 053749 or email us.
What’s covered in a roof inspection?
We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, along with the loft where it is safe. The report includes photos and recommendations.
Do you go up on the roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. Much of the survey is done from ground level, upper windows and the loft space. The Premium Survey adds a drone where applicable.